491st Memorial, Metfield

Memorial
media-14458.jpeg UPL 14458 491st Memorial at the SW Corner of the Metfield Airfield.

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Photo taken 20 June 2012, Gary Atkins

Object Number - UPL 14458 - 491st Memorial at the SW Corner of the Metfield Airfield.

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Detailed History

This memorial stands at the SW corner of Metfield Airfield.

People

Russell J Baker

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 160 086 991
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator/Mechanic/Gunner

Chester Carr

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15335733
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Engineer B-24

Alvin Dan Dalke

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Combat Bomb Wing 491st Bomb Group 854th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0 699 651
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Charles W Getz

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 2nd Scouting Force 852nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot/Research & Development H-bomb and missiles.

Aircraft

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40073) nicknamed "Ark Angel" of the 491st Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Ark Angel, 440073, T8-B, Metfield, Summer 44.'

44-40073

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Ark Angel
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron

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